APRIL 24, 2024 PROGRAM
Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) representative Nick Schubert joined us an provided an overview of the the variety of programs offered by the organization.
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APRIL 17, 2025 PROGRAMWe were joined by Karen Wilson, Executive Director of our local food pantry, Operation Blessing . She gave us an overview on the operation and some thoughts about the Riverbend area homeless population.  |
APRIL 10, 2025 PROGRAMBeverly Farm Chief Development Officer Taylor Justice joined us to talk about the 137 year old institution that serves 300 developmentally disable clients from 43 states.  |
MARCH 27, 2025 PROGRAMMadison County Historical Society volunteer Steven Hansen joined us to talk about all the great things the organization is doing to preserve our local history. Find out more by linking here http://madcohistory.org  |
MARCH 20, 2025 PROGRAMRusty Wheat joined us to talk about the Chain Gang program. The program's mission is to help keep our communities clean.  |
MARCH 13, 2025 PROGRAMEast Alton Ice Arena Manager Larry Thatcher joined us to talk about the 30 year history of the facility (he's been in charge since day 1). It's been a great add to the community.  |
JANUARY 23, 2025 PROGRAMWieland Group representatives Mike Roth and Jeff Byrd talk about the almost $600M modernization and expansion of their East Alton brass facility scheduled for completion in 2028.  |
JANUARY 16, 2025 PROGRAMWe viewed a Zoom presentation from Eswatini, Africa about their national health plan. Our club, in partnership with a couple of Eswatini clubs, are putting together a Rotary International proposal to fund/build a health clinic.  |
DECEMBER 12, 2024 PROGRAMRetired Air Force Colonel Dave Boots was on hand to talk about his military career and explain his current position at Scott Air Force Base providing the Air Force with global logistics support.  |
DECEMBER 5, 2024 PROGRAMWe welcomed Lynn Engelman, President of the Wood River Heritage Council. She spoke about the historical Vaughn Hill Cemetery.  |
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 PROGRAMMember Paul Hoover reviews and shares and his insight on the book Good Energy by Casey Means MD.  |
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 PROGRAMTransformation Coach Tara Hurst joined us to talk about taking charge of our lives and becoming the best person we can be. Tara can be reached via Facebook, coachtarahurst@gmail.com and 618.823.3309.  |
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 PROGRAMThe Alton chapter of Sleep In Heavenly Peace Co-President Dave Hardwick joined us to talk about the program that provides beds to children who have none. The chapter recently installed it's 1000th bed since its founding in 2020. For more information visit http://SHPbeds.org  |
OCTOBER 17, 2024 PROGRAMRotary District Governor Dan O'Brian was on hand to talk about all things Rotary.  |
OCTOBER 10, 2024 PROGRAMClub foundation board president Joe silkwood shared information about plans to support community projects via a $15k per project donation.  |
OCTOBER 3, 2024 PROGRAMGlenn Breuklander talks about the recent visit he and immediate past president Rodney Durr made to Eswatini Africa to assess a possible Rotary medical clinic project.  |
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 PROGRAMClub member Sherry Tite talks abut the recent makeover experience of her Airliner Bar & Grill by the Bar Rescue TV team.  |
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 PROGRAMJamie Heilman, a member of the Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home staff, was on hand to talk about prefunding funeral expenses and organizing your personal information to help minimize the stress on your family after your death.  |
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 PROGRAM 2024 Business of the Year Werts Welding & Tank Services, owner Dwight Werts, gave us the history of the business which his father started in 1957. They now hav eight locations reaching from Billings, MT to Tampa, FL.  |
AUGUST 29, 2024 PROGRAMJonas Cathey spoke with us about his business, Rachel & Co., a coffee shop in downtown Wood River (IL) https://www.rachelscoffeehouse.com/ and about the Wood River Business Alliance https://www.wrbusinessalliance.org/  |
AUGUST 22, 2024 PROGRAMJessica Levan, a Soil Conservationist with NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service), was on hand to tell us about the wide range of services offered by her agency. NRCS is an agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  |
AUGUST 8, 2024 PROGRAMKaren Boyd, an Oncology Navigator with the Moeller Cancer Center on the campus of OSF HealthCare in Alton, joined us to talk about some of the programs that are offered by the Cancer Center and HealthCare units.  |
AUGUST 1, 2024 PROGRAMBJC Alton Memorial Hospital representatives Rusty Ingram, Director of Business Development and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Laura Barton, joined us to talk about recent developments at the hospital campus.  |
JULY 11, 2024 PROGRAMWe were joined by Roxana School District Superintendent Deb Kreutzrager. She made a slide show presentation that addressed all the good things that the Roxana school "family" are accomplishing and the issues than can impact the life of a school dropout.  |
JUNE 20, 2024 PROGRAMOn Thursday we welcomed Illinois State Senator Erica Harriss. After briefly sharing her personal backstory, she covered some of the highlights of the recently concluded legislative session where 456 bills were passed.  |
JUNE 13, 2024 PROGRAMWe were joined by Melissa Erker, Director of Government & Community Relations, at the Phillips 66 refinery. She told us about recent activity at the refinery and answered a few questions.  |
MAY 23, 2024 PROGRAMNewly appointed Wood Rover Parks & Recreation Director Pat Minogue joined us to talk about the park district and its new recreation center. It's off to a great start. Find out about it via this link http://www.wrparks.org  |
MAY 16, 2024 PROGRAMRiverBend Growth Association (RBGA) Member Engagement Director Stefanie Withers joined us to talk about the RBGA sponsored Young Adult Committee program. She was joined by local high school seniors Emily and Josh.
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MAY 9, 2024 PROGRAMEast Alton Library Director Jeremy Staicoff was in the house and told us about the wide variety of programs that are offered at the library for both children and adults. There's no charge for any of the programs. For more info http://eastaltonlibrary.org  |
MAY 2, 2024 PROGRAMWe viewed a live video feed from Skhumbuzo Mbuyisa-Mbuluzi, President-Elect of the Mbabane, Swaziland Rotary Club, speaking about the potential partnership medical project.  |
APRIL 4, 2024 PROGRAMNourished Revival owner Abigail Parker encouraged us to take control of our health by eating better. She spoke to the evils of "added sugar" in all of our diets. Want to know more? Link here http://nourishedrevival.com  |
MARCH 28, 2024 PROGRAMRev. Julie Gvillo joined us to talk about the great things her "A Place of Grace" group is doing to make our community a better place. Link here for more info http://aplaceofgrace-juliegvillo.net  |
MARCH 21, 2024 PROGRAMRetired Methodist minister Mike Smith joined us to talk about his recently published book "Teaching the Preacher to Curse". It contains 47 of Mike's mostly humorous life stories and can be purchased on Amazon.
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MARCH 14, 2024 PROGRAMClub president Rodney Durr talks about our potential international project in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Africa.  |
MARCH 7, 2024 PROGRAMBig Brothers/Big Sisters of Southern Illinois Executive Director Brianna Andersen spoke to us about the program that pairs children between the ages of 6 and 14 with an adult mentor. There is always a need for adult mentors. If you have an interest or need additional info you may call 618.398.3162 or visit http://bbbsil.org  |
FEBRUARY 29, 2024 PROGRAMToday's program was a double header, RobLeMarsh talked about the Wood River Heritage Council and Wood River Museum and club member Paul G spoke about his post-retirement masters history degree thesis, the Wood River neighborhood of Little Italy.   |
FEBRUARY 22, 2024 PROGRAMWe were joined by Vince, Carol and Diane, members of the Curtain's Up Theater Company, to talk about their next production, Steel Magnolias, which will be performed on March1,2 and 3. Here's a link for more information and ticket purchase https://www.curtainsuptheater.com/index.html    |
FEBRUARY 15, 2024 PROGRAMOasis Women's Center Director of Client Services Tara Holland joined us to tell us about the shelter and support services offered to women who are victims of domestic violence.  |
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 PROGRAMIllinois Department of Natural Resources agent Randy Holbrook spoke to us about Pere Marquette State Park.  |
FEBRUARY 1, 2024 PROGRAMWood River Fire Chief Wade Stahlhut was on hand to share his thoughts about the fire department.  |
JANUARY 25, 2024 PROGRAMWood River Chief of Police Brad Wells was on hand to brief us on recent Wood River happenings.  |
JANUARY 18, 2024 PROGRAMRiverbend Family Ministries Fund Development Director Rachael Craddick talks about their new facility and the nine organizations based there that provide free services to Madison County families in need. For more info http://my-rfm.org  |
JANUARY 4, 2024 PROGRAMEast Alton Parks and Recreation Director Tyler Lafferty joined us to talk about youth activities, including sports.  |
DECEMBER 14, 2023 PROGRAMThe East Alton-Wood River High School E-Sports team paid us a visit to talk about their successful program and share some gaming secrets.  |
DECEMBER 7, 2023 PROGRAMLindsey Timmins joined us to talk about the Tyler Timmins Memorial Foundation, named after her husband who was a police officer killed in the line of duty in October 2021.  |
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 PROGRAMIllinois Army National Guard Sgt. Peyton Douglas joined us to talk about the ASVAB (Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery) testing program for potential recruits. 135 questions are spread over nine different test segments.  |
OCTOBER 19, 2023 PROGRAMRiverbend Head Start and Family Services Executive Director Gene Howell joined us to talk about the services his organization provides via six service centers located in Madison County.  |
OCTOBER 12, 2023 PROGRAMAmerican Cancer Society representatives Patty and Sherri joined us to talk about some of the accomplishments of the organization that was founded in1916 and share some of the upcoming fund raising events.   |
OCTOBER 5, 2023 PROGRAMPlaywright Eugene Baldwin was on hand to talk about the book he co-edited "A Black Soldier's Letters From Home" and share some troubling history about segregation within our military.  |
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 PROGRAMMachinist Union District 9 Business Representative Roy Collins was in the house to give us an overview of the Machinist Union history and share some of the union benifits that are afforded their 700,000 members.  |
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 PROGRAMDream Home program founder Sherry Gilleland joined us to tell us how the program has grown and prospered as it begins its 14th year of bringing joy to the less fortunate in our area. Sherry can be reached at gilleland@sbcglobal.com.  |
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 PROGRAMUnited States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Rachelle Crowe, joined us to share some criminal prosecution success stories.  |
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 PROGRAMRoxana school district employees Ryan Peters and Bethany Martin tell us about the new Family Outreach Center and the services it makes available for students district wide.  |
AUGUST 31, 2023 PROGRAMComedy Sportz St. Louis representative Mike McGuire took us through a series of fun improv exercises to help our listening skills. Learn more about the business by linking here http://cszstlouis.com  |
AUGUST 24, 2023 PROGRAMRotarian John Pearson introduces the East Alton-Wood River High School Alumni Hall of Fame class of 2023.  |
AUGUST 10, 2023 PROGRAMAlton (IL) based 5A's Animal Shelter Executive Director Rich Jun was in the house to tell us about the shelter that was established in 1956. In 2023 the shelter has placed 171 pets in new homes. More info can be found on their web site http://fiveas.org or on Facebook.  |
JULY 27, 2023 PROGRAMWood River Mayor, and club member, Tom Stalcup shared with us all the good things that are happening in the city,  |
JULY 20, 2023 PROGRAMAfter accepting our Business of the Year award, Missy Yates, owner of Rustic Roots in Wood River, talks about her business success and her commitment to the community. To find out more about RR link here https://rusticroots-woodriver.com/  |
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JULY 6, 2023 PROGRAMUSA Pickleball Ambassador, Ruby Berghoff, joined us to share the history of the sport (began in 1965), the rules and equipment options.  |
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MEETING PROGRAM JUNE 1, 2023President Robin conducted a club assembly session.  |
MEETING PROGRAM MAY 25, 2023Rotarian Rick Hooks talks about his recent trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland.  |
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MEETING PROGRAM MARCH 30, 2023Club members Rodney (pictured), Robin and Lori talk about their recent Rotary District 6460 Spring Training training sessions. They briefly spoke about the Rotary Foundation, Rotary Fellowships, Rotary Action Groups and the Rotary Learning Center.
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MEETING PROGRAM MARCH 9, 2023Cindy Durr, DO provides a historical overview of polio in the United States.  |
MEETING PROGRAM JANUARY 26,2023District Rotary Foundation chair Brian Barstead told us about the foundation and drew the name of the lucky Paul Harris Fellow recipient.  |
ROBIN WELCOMES NEW MEMBER MARIO |
CHRISTMAS PARTY |
SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING |
CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND |
MEETING PROGRAM DECEMBER 1, 2022Circuit Judge Amy Sholar joined us to share he thoughts about her primary assignment as the Presiding Judge for the Family Court docket.  |
MEETING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 17, 2022Curtains Up Theater Company representatives Carol Hotson and Vince Ojeda shared details about the upcoming presentation of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Link here from more info and tickets http://www.BestChristmasTickets.com  |
MEETING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 10, 2022Members of the Goshen Theater Project give us a preview of their upcoming musical presentation of "Meet Me in St. Louis". It will be presented at the Roxana Nazarene Community Theater on December 9-11. Find ticket info here http://gtp.booktix.com
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MEETING PROGRAM AUGUST 25, 2022Rotarian Joe Silkwood shared his member profile at today's meeting.  |
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2022 INSTALLATION DINNERRotarian Randy Nelson is presented with his Paul Harris Fellowship award by fellow Rotarian Joe Silkwood. Outgoing club president Lindsey Herron presents member Leonard Berg his PHF+7 award.   |
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MEETING PROGRAM MARCH 24, 2022Alton Symphony Orchestra President Jessica Podding joined us to share some highlights from their 75th anniversary year. More information is available on their web site http://www.altonsymphonyorchestra.org/
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2022 COLOR RUNTo find out more about the run and register for the event scan the QR code below or follow this link https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=412484  |
MEETING PROGRAM JANUARY 20, 2022Brad and Lindsey share information about our web site, Facebook and Instagram accounts.  |
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CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND |
BASKETBAll TOURNEY |
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MEETING PROGRAM OCTOBER 28, 2021Alton (IL) Little Theater Executive Director Lee Cox and Artistic Director Kevin Frakes joined us on Thursday to share their excitement about the theater's 88th season. More information and tickets can be found at www.altonlittletheater.org
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MEETING PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021Rotary District 6460 Governor Ryan Byers was in the house to share his thoughts and goals for this Rotary year.  |
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MEETING PROGRAM AUGUST 12, 2021Kristen Meyer was in the house telling us all about the 1st annual Jim Meyer Art Show that will be held on Saturday October 9th in downtown Wood River (IL).  |
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MEETING PROGRAM AUGUST 5, 2021The club took a tour of the production room and helped assemble some beds for the Sleep in Heavenly Peace project located in Alton, IL. The organization provides beds and bedding to children who lack a bed to sleep on. Their motto is No kid sleeps on the floor in our town. For additional information please visit this web site http://www.SHPBEDS.org
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Paul Harris FellowsThe club's Paul Harris Fellows attending the Installation and Awards Dinner  |
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MEETING PROGRAM MAY 20, 2021Co-founders of the local 100+ Women Who Care from 618 organization, Denise Arendell and Sarah Rankin, tell us about the simple, but very effective, program that raises over $100,000 each year to benefit local non-profits.  |
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MEETING PROGRAM APRIL 15, 2021Wood River-Hartford (IL) School Superintendent Patrick Anderson talks about his avocation as a playwright.  |
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2021 VIRTUAL COLOR RUN |
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BELL RINGING 2020 |
CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND 2020 |
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PINTS FOR POLIO |
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FACE TO FACE, FINALLY |
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MEETING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 21, 2019Goshen Theater Project performers Kellie Frohnert and Brad Hofidetz performed several musical selections from the upcoming performance of the family friendly Scrooge! The Musical at the Nazarene Community Theater in Roxana, Illinois. Performances are slated for 7:30 on December 5-7. tickets can be purchased via http://www.showtix4u.com  |
MEETING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 14, 2019Joel Halvorsen and Greg Klote of the Missouri based Halvorsen & Klote Law Firm made a presentation about the services offered to their clients and a brief review of important automobile insure coverages.  |
MEETING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 7, 2019Full house to honor our veterans  |
MEETING PROGRAM OCTOBER 31, 2019Nick Schrenk, representing the Alton (IL) Works Redevelopment Company, explains the three districts of downtown Alton that will be the focus of the $100 million project.  |
MEETING PROGRAM OCTOBER 24, 2019The Director of the Madison County (Illinois) Health Department, Toni Corona, provides and overview of the services provided by the four division of the department. Additional information can be found vis this link https://www.co.madison.il.us/departments/health/index.php  |
2019 COOKOUT |
MEETING PROGRAM OCTOBER 10, 2019Magician Joshua Weidner shared a few tricks and some interesting patter with the club. Very entertaining . Additional information can be found at his web site http://www.joshuaweidner.com  |
MEETING PROGRAM OCTOBER 3, 2019American Cancer Society representative Claire Sharp provides an overview of the organization. She pointed out that there is a 1 in 3 chance that you will be diagnosed with some form of cancer. In 2018 1.7 million new cancer cases were diagnosed. Since 1946 the ACS has provided $4.6 billion in research funding, second only to the U.S. government. Locally, they provide lodging and transportation to cancer patients. In fact, their biggest need is for volunteers to provide rides to/from treatment sessions. Call 800.227.2345 or visit www.cancer.org for additional information.  |
2019 CHILI SUPPER |
MEETING PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 Annette McClellan, the Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis Vice-President of Program and District Operations describes the K-12 programing offered by JA, focusing on work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. The in-school programs are all presented by volunteers. JA currently serves about 20,000 students on both sides of the Mississippi. For additional information or to volunteer link to http://www.jastl.org  |
MEETING PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 19, 2019East Alton-Wood River High School Superintendent John Pearson talks about the EAWR foundations "$100 for our 100th" fund raising program that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the high school. Donations can be made via the foundation's Facebook page.  |
MEETING PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 12, 2019Leadership SWIL representative Rachel Lopez (along with Gary Hoelscher and Chuck Etwert) explains the value of levee community preparedness  |
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MEETING PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 5, 2019Mustard Seed Project representatives Allen Oertel and Terri Cranmer made a presentation about the good work of this program  |
SOCIAL NIGHT |
MEETING PROGRAM AUGUST 29, 2019Rotary District Governor Mark Roberts shares his plans for the 2019-20 Rotary year.  |
MEETING PROGRAM AUGUST 22, 2019Rotarian Virgil Moore talks about feeding the global population, which is expected to grow by an additional two billion by 2050, in the face of climate change and the loss of prime agricultural land in the United States.  |
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MEETING PROGRAM MAY 2, 2019University of Illinois Extension Service Master Gardeners Kim Schoenfeld and Nancy Orrill share information about the Village Garden in Godfrey, Il and the value of planting native plant species.  |
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MEETING PROGRAM MARCH 28, 2019Project Read Program Coordinator Shella Vaughn talks about the volunteer driven program. Tutoring is offered for reading, math and english as a second language. If you would like additional information call 618.468.4144 or link here https://bit.ly/2HM4KHW
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FAMILY COOKOUTThese lads constitute our official fire watchers brigade  |
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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDLindsey presents a scholarship check to Allison for $1450. She will be attending Lewis and Clark Community College (Godfrey, IL). We wish Allison great success.  |
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MEETING PROGRAM JANUARY 11, 2018Faith in Action board member Dave Toby describes the mission of the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon (Illinois) chapter. For additional information, link here http://www.fiaegc.org |
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MEETING PROGRAM AUGUST 6, 2015John Nell talks about tornado readiness. Are you prepared?
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2014 Rotary Christmas FamilyChristmas Family Wish Lists (4 Children)
Child #1 Shelbie (girl) Age 7 Weight – 60 lbs.
Favorite color- Purple
Wish List:
Winter Coat – size 8 (purple or any color)
Hat, Gloves, Scarf
Snow Boots – size 1
Pants/Jeans – size 7 or 8
Shirts/Sweaters – size 7/8
Pajamas – size 7/8
Underwear – size 7/8
Socks
Art Supplies/Crafts
Dolls (any baby doll or Dr. McStuffin doll)
Remote control puppy that barks
Brush/comb, bath gel, lotion, shampoo
Child #2 Nathan (boy) Age 10
Favorite color – Any
Wish List:
Winter Coat – size 10 or 11
Hat, Gloves, Scarf
Snow Boots – size 7
Shoes – size 7
Pants/Jeans – size 10
Shirts/Sweaters – size 10 or 11
Pajamas – size 10 or 11
Socks
Razor 6000
Bike
Soap, body spray, deodorant, shampoo, brush/comb
Child #3 Haylie (girl) Age 16 months
Favorite Color- pink or purple
Wish List
Snow Boots – size 6
Pajamas – size 2T
Underwear – size 2T (princess or Frozen characters)
Socks
Books – Hard or bath books
Building blocks
Dolls – Disney characters
Tricycle/riding toy
Frozen Movie
Balls – noise making
Disney Action figures
Johnson “nighttime” baby wash, Toothbrushes
Child #4 Isaiah (boy) Age 5 (50 lbs.)
Favorite Color – Any
Wish List:
Snow Boots – size 1
Blocks- Legos
Action Figures – Ninja Turtles, Batman
Sports Equipment – Football
Johnson “nighttime” baby wash, Bubble bath, toothbrush
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CONGRATS TO OUR NEWEST PAUL HARRIS FELLOW |
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MEETING PROGRAM JUNE 19,2014U.S. Senator (Illinois) Lyman Trumbull introduces the 13th amendment to the constitution. (As portrayed by Kerry Miller.)
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MEETING PROGRAM JUNE 12, 2014Project coordinator Wendell Ross describes the Barranquilla, Columbia cleft palate project that was partially underwritten by three local Rotary clubs (East Alton, Wood River and Bethalto, IL.)
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MEETING PROGRAM JUNE 5, 2014East Alton (IL) Ice Arena Manager Larry Thatcher talks about the success of the facility and the future of "ice" in the Metro East area.
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MEETING PROGRAM MAY 22, 2014Rotary District 6460 representative (and Alton-Godfrey, Illinois club member) Larry Thompson explains how easy it is to sign up with the Rotary International web site and what foundation donation options are available. He even walks Rotarian Jeny through the online process.You can sign up by linking here https://www.rotary.org/en
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MEETING PROGRAM MAY 8, 2014Angela Valdez shares the mission of the Churches on the Street organization. It's a not for profit organization that is focused on providing physical and spiritual assistance for the homeless in St. Louis, Missouri. Additional information is available at www.facebook.com/ChurchesontheStreetsSTL
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ROXANA HIGH SCHOOL INTERACT CLUB OFFICERS JOIN US FOR LUNCH
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MEETING PROGRAM MAY 1, 2014East Alton, Illinois school district representatives Jill Miller and Sandy Wilson share information about the 21st century initiative and the CASA programs.
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MEETING PROGRAM APRIL 24, 2014Four Riverbend (Alton, Illinois) business leaders (Dwight Werts, President, Werts Welding and Tank Services.Erin Ventimiglia,Tony's Restaurant North. Rodger Renaud,COO, West Star Aviation. Mark Speciale, President, Beall manufacturing.) share their thoughts on four questions posed by Rotarian Dave Miller.
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MEETING PROGRAM APRIL 17, 2014
Denmark Rotary Youth Exchange student Sophie M. shares her thoughts about her first eight months in the USA. (She likes it.)
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RYLA 2014
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is a leadership development program that is organized at the district level in Rotary District 6460 and facilitated by Bradley University Rotaract Club members. RYLA was held at beautiful Lake Williamson in Carlinville, IL April 11-13 this year.
Roxana High students Anna Ballard and Tanner Davis represented East Alton Rotary at RYLA this year. It was a great opportunity to develop leadership skills in a fun environment. Both are outstanding and delightful young adults. You would be very proud of them!
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MEETING PROGRAM APRIL 10, 2014Riverbender representative Wendy Wickenhauser talks about all the in house and on line activities that the Riverbender sponsors. Additional information can be found at RIVERBENDER.COM |
YOUR 'SMILE' HELPS
The East Alton Rotary Club Foundation is participating in the Amazon Smile! program. Simply go to smile.amazon.com, select East Alton Rotary Club Foundation as the organization you want to support and .5% of your purchase will be given our foundation to help fund college scholarships. If you have an Amazon account, use your existing account, just make sure that you access it via the smile link. Invite your friends and families to help support the foundation just by buying things they were already going to purchase! Thank you for your support!
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NOTHING 'TRIVIAL" ABOUT THIS GROUP
Members and significant others having a fun time at the Wood River Rotary Club trivia night |
MEETING PROGRAM MARCH 27, 2014
Phillips 66 Wood River (IL) Refinery Director of Government and Community Affairs, Melissa Erker, talks about recent and scheduled developments since the $4 billion upgrade was completed.
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MEETING PROGRAM MARCH 20, 2014
Edwardsville (IL) Children's Museum board President McKinzie Breihan provides a facility overview and some of the programs sponsored by the museum. More information is available by clicking HERE
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MEETING PROGRAM MARCH 13, 2014
Alton (Illinois) Memorial Hospital President Dave Braasch discusses the impact that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has had on his facility and on the medical care community in general.
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MEETING PROGRAM FEBRUARY 27, 2014 |
MEETING PROGRAM FEBRUARY 20, 2014 |
FRESHLY MINTED ROTARIANS SANDY & SHERRY
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MEETING PROGRAM FEBRUARY 13, 2014State of Illinois Comptrolle representative Matt Rice talks about the responsibilities of the office.
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MEETING PROGRAM JANUARY 30, 2014 |
MEETING PROGRAM JANUARY 23, 2014
University of Illinois Extension Service County Director Pam Jacobs talks about the variety of programs that the service provides to the residents of Madison, St. Clair and Monroe counties. Extension Educator Ashley Wetzler invites one and all to take a spin of the 4-H Q & A wheel. Get it right, win a prize! Additional information can be found by linking here HERE
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MEETING PROGRAM JANUARY 16, 2014
Senior Wildlife Technician Pam Lippert describes how the TreeHouse Wildlife Center (Illinois) helps in the rescue and release of wild animals and introduces us to Boomerang and his buddy. Additional information can be found at www.treehousewildlifecenter.com
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MEETING PROGRAM JANUARY 9, 2014
St. Louis Regional Airport (East Alton, Illinois) Manager Dave Miller talks about all the positive things that are happening at the airport, both inside and outside the fence.
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A MARINE IN CIVIES VISITS THE MEETING. ALL IS WELL!
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NEW MEMBER BILL SHOWS OFF HIS BADGE TO RHONDA & PAUL
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IT'S SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING TIME
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THE ROTARY ELVES WERE BUSY DISTRIBUTING CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
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SCAM ALERTA new email falsely claiming to be from Rotary International President Ron D. Burton has been targeting members of Rotary. The email has the subject line “Final Reminder” and claims that the recipient has been approved for $2 million in unclaimed funds from the Rotary Club of London District Office. The email is a scam. Rotary staff is working to resolve the issue. Avoid being the victim of scams by deleting any email that appears suspicious. |
NEW MEMBER INSTALLATION |
SHELTER PROJECT COMPLETE
The shelter project adjacent to the Hartford, Illinois splash park was recently dedicated. The cost of the shelter was shared by the Bethalto, Wood River and East Alton clubs. Well done!
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INTERNATIONAL PROJECT UPDATEThe East Alton, Wood River and Bethalto Rotary Clubs (all from District 6460 in Illinois) have partnered with the Barranquilla Orient(Columbia) Rotary Club to receive matching grants from District 6460 and Rotary International to support the Crilap Foundation. Their mission is to provide surgery to repair children's cleft pallet. The funding will cover the surgical costs for 30 children. Patient photos can be viewed by clicking the "more" link below.
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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
The East Alton Rotary Club recognized Federal Steel as the Business of the Year for 2013. Club President Rhonda Pluester presents the award to Federal Steel President Mark Darr (c), Vice-President Scott Longnecker (l) and Fabrication Manager Craig Caldwell (r)
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MEETING PROGRAM MAY 2, 2013
Western Military Academy (Alton, Illinois) graduate Bo Jackson shares some of the proud history of WMA and of two graduates who played a significant role in WWII.
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LET'S HEAR FROM "THE WATERMAN" |
MEETING PROGRAM APRIL 25, 2013Loretta Goebel shares her incredible and inspirational personal story. Her journey is documented in her book "A Life In Parts" available at many online book retailers including HERE |
MEETING PROGRAM APRIL 18, 2013Madison County Transit (Illinois) Marketing Specialist Amanda Viliocco talks about the 115 mile integrated bike trail system in Madison County. Over the past 20 years this system has grown to become a big hit with bikers, walkers, moms with strollers and real estate agents. Additional information about the trials can be found HERE |
MEETING PROGRAM APRIL 11, 2013
3 Little Birds 4 Life representative Brett Swip talks about the mission of the organization. It was established to grant wishes to yound adult (ages 180-40) cancer patients. For additional information please visit their web site www.3littlebirds4life.org
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MEETING PROGRAM MARCH 28, 2013
East Alton Public Library Director Rich Chartrand talks about all the good things the library is doing to serve the community, including after hours WiFi. To learn more LINK HERE
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MEETING PROGRAM MARCH 7, 2013
Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower (Hartford, Illinois) representatives discuss the history of the tower, it's significance to Riverbend tourism and how you can volunteer to assist. Additional information can be found by LINKING HERE
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MEETING MAKE-UP AT THE CYPRESS CREEK (FT. LAUDERDALE, FL. ) CLUBMembers gather for a group shot celebrating the distribution of dictionaries to 67 area 3rd grade classrooms.
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Our own Dave Miller almost at WoodstockFast forward to timestamp 7:22 for a minute of the best part. |
VALENTINES DAY WITH THE FT. LAUDERDALE NORTH BEACH CLUBA student from Ft. Lauderdale High School was recognized for her achievements and the "Queen of Hearts" Duet Diva's gave a rousing performance of love and Irish themed songs.
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ON THE ROAD-FT. LAUDERDALE (FLORIDA) NORTH BEACH CLUBHere are a pair of images taken at the February 7th meeting make-up at the North Beach Rotary Club. |
MEETING PROGRAM JANUARY 24, 2013
Christian County (Illinois) Emergency Response Manager Mike Crews describes his experience during a 16 day assignment as part of the Superstorm Sandy relief effort.
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MEETING PROGRAM JANUARY 17, 2013
Riverbend Family Ministries (Wood River, Illinois) Executive Director Tammy Iskarous explains the various family programs that operate under the RFM umbrella. The passion for what she does in contagious. For additional information visit LINK HERE
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2012 INTERACT CLUB VIDEO CONTEST WINNER |
MEETING PROGRAM JANUARY 10, 2013
Madison County (Illinois) Green Schools Coordinator Ann Linenfelser describes the green/recycling efforts that are taking place in many area schools. The food recycling effort in the East Alton elementary school district is featured. For additional information LINK HERE
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MEETING PROGRAM JANUARY 3, 2013
Illinois State Treasures Dan Rutherford talks about the success of the I-Cash/Cash Dash program that reunites lost cash with its rightful owners. He also shares his thoughts on the unresolved pension funding problems plaguing the state. For addition information about I-CASH LINK HERE
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VETERAN OF THE MONTHClub member Brad L. received the Illinois Veteran of the Month award during a ceremony conducted at the Madison County Administrative Building. Almost 100 folks were in the audience to witness Brad receiving this honor. The award honors the work of a veteran who contributes time and talent above and beyond the call of duty at the local, state and national levels in support of fellow veterans. Congrats from all the club members. |
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WASHINGTON SCHOOLHere are the toys that will be distributed to the families of pre-k students at Washington School in East Alton. They will help to brighten this Christmas for the kids who may not otherwise receive any gifts. Thanks to Chris for coordinating (and his children for helping to select) and to all those who contributed. |
DISTRICT GSE TEAM REFLECTIONS
Edwardsville High School English teacher Cara Lane, social studies teacher Allen Duncan and art teacher Kristy Dickens spent four weeks in May on a whirl-wind visit to Sweden. But the trip was far from a sight-seeing vacation. The three were selected as part of a team of five to participate in the 2012 Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program.
The Rotary Foundation’s GSE program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their career. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. |
MEETING PROGRAM DECEMBER 6, 2012Angela Valdez discusses human trafficking and share tips on how to spot and report it.
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MEETING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 15, 2012Dr. Paul Hoover shares his vision of the future of medical care in the USA.
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MEETING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Resources Program Director Amy Wilkinson describes the LOC program and its archival resources. She also explains the Veterans Service Project with its focus on having our vets share their story. Additional information can be found at Teaching with primary Resources and Veterans History Project
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MEETING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 1, 2012
WellSpring Resources representative Kelly Medlin describes the mental health and substance abuses services offered by the agency.
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MEETING PROGRAM OCTOBER 25, 2012
In May of 2012 a Rotary sponsored Group Study Exchange (GSE) team from Illinois district 6460 visited Sweden. Cara Lane was one of those members. Here is her enthusiastic presentation made before the East Alton Rotary Club. If you would like additional information about their journey LINK HERE
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GOSHEN ROTARY DISTRIBUTES DICTIONARIES
(A neighboring rotary club recently received some nice publicity about their dictionary program. Here is the story.)
Members of the Goshen Rotary, SIUE Rotaract Club and Rotary Club District 6460 Governor gathered at Albert Cassens Elementary to present dictionaries to third-grade students.  Every year for the past eight years on Oct. 10, the Goshen Rotary Club presents dictionaries to all third graders in all District 7 and neighboring parochial schools. Present at Cassens Elementary were Dave Toby, President of the Goshen Rotary Club; Dr. James R. Brooks, Curtis Bailey, Lola Shashack and Will Shashack, all members of the Goshen Rotary Club; Brittany Seiffert, President of the SIUE Rotaract Club; Lucas Essenpreis, and Katlyn Gregov, both members of the Rotaract; and Suzanne Ellerbrock, Rotary Club District 6460 Governor.
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MEETING PROGRAM OCTOBER 11, 2012
Lewis & Clark Community College Veteran Services Coordinator Terry Lane describes the services that the college offers to enrolled vets. He also serves as the go-to guy for smart grid and micro grid technologies for LCCC.
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INTERACTORS IN THE HOUSE
Thank you to everyone that brought in canned goods and donated to the Trick or Treat for UNICEF to help kick off Roxana Interact Club’s two current fundraisers. They collected $96 and 3 boxes of food!
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MEETING PROGRAM OCTOBER 4, 2012
Author Cheryl Eichar Jett talks about her pictorial publication "Route 66 In Madison County" (Illinois). She has also authored "Route 66 in Springfield" (Illinois). Additional information about these and her other publications can be found at www.amazon.com and via Facebook.
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MEETING PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Regions Bank Mortgage Loan Originator, Michelle Price, explains the Home Affordable Refinance Program that is available to anyone whose mortgage is held by either Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae.
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IT'S ABOUT THE ARTS
Jacoby Arts Center Executive Director Melissa Crockett talks about all the great arts related activity that takes place at the Jacoby. According to Melissa “there’s something going on all the time.” Oh, and by the way, it’s not too late to sign-up for the “Arts and Champagne” fundraising gala to be held on September 22nd. Details can be found at their web site www.jacobyartscenter.org or by calling 618.462.5222.
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RACING FOR FUN
Once again, we demonstrated our almost uncanny ability to keep pedestrians out of harms way while the children enjoyed a thrilling ride down Berkshire Hill during this year's East Alton Soapbox Festival. A photo album is available to view in the right column.
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QUAD MEETING A GREAT SUCCESS
The East Alton club recently held a combination meeting with the Bethalto, Riverbend and Wood River clubs. All the members welcomed District Governor Suzanne Ellerbrock and had the opportunity to hear her interesting and emotional message. Almost $900 was raised for the Oasis Women's Center. Photos of the event can be viewed via the photo album located on the right side of this page.
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SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT IS SHOWN THE MONEY
Recent Roxana High School graduate Danielle dropped by the August 16th meeting to receive her scholarship check for $2150 from our scholarship committee chair Erin. Danielle will be attending Lewis & Clark Community College and plans to receive an associates degree in dental hygiene. We wish her great success and encourage her to "keep smiling".
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IS FELLOWSHIP FOR U?As Rotarians we know the Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: (4) the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. One method Rotarians can accomplish this, in part, is through membership and participation in Rotary Fellowships. |
CRILAP VISIT
Rotarian Wendell R. recently returned from a visit to Columbia. While there, he took a few pictures of the Barranquilla Rotary CRILAP foundation facility.
  
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PHF AWARDS
Congrats to Cory and Cora for being the newest recipients of the Paul Harris Fellowship award.
 
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WALGREENS RECEIVES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Lori presents the Business of the Year award to representative of the East Alton Walgreens store, Katie Bartels and Jennifer Pfaff.
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RYLA - 2012 |
ROTARY MEETING PIX
The 2011-12 Rotary year photo library has now been created and updated. It is located on the lower right side of this page. Once you click to open the album you can choose individual slides to view or watch a slide show by clicking on that option to the left.
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WELCOME KELLI
Our most recently minted Rotarian is Kelli Keller.
Kelly come to us via the Wood River location of the First Clover Leaf bank, where she serves as a retail lender. let's give her a hearty East Alton welcome! 
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ROXANA INTERACT CLUB RECEIVES BANNER
DG Gordon Jumper & AG Leonard Berg present Roxana High School Interact Club with their club banner! (L-R) East Alton Rotary President David Miller, East Alton Rotary Secretary Lori Palmer, Hannah Warnecke, Shannon Kamp, Jimmy Boukas, Gordon Jumper, Thomas Sillivan and Leonard Berg at Illinois College |
COLUMBIAN EMERALD RAFFLE
In support of the Columbian school rebuilding project, we are hosting a raffle of a .75 carat Columbian emerald.Tickets are $10 a piece. Only 100 will be sold. To date (11/28/2011) 86 tickets have been purchased. To buy your ticket(s) and to support this worthy cause contact Wendell via email-redd@newssor.com
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WEST END DUGOUT Click "more" below for another image |
SCHOOL PLANS
Wendell Ross has just returned from Columbian with an updated set of plans for the school rebuilding project. CLICK HERE TO TAKE A LOOK
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KUNZ RECOGNIZED FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Scholarship guru Charlie Kunz was recently recognized for his vision in helping to establish our scholarship program in 1996. For his outstanding work he was presented with a plaque and cased flag that has flown over both the East Alton-Wood River and Roxana high schools. In 2011 $9800 was awarded to the four scholarship receipts. Pictured (L-R)- Club President Dave,New Generations representative Rhonda , Charlie, District Governor Gordon Jumper.
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WELCOME DIANE During the September 1st meeting Diane Dugger was installed as the newest member of the East Alton club. her installation was conducted by District Governor Gordon Jumper. Diane is in charge of the Boys and Girls Club program at the East Alton Middle School. Please give Diane a warm East Alton welcome.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
The East Alton Rotary club recently awarded $9800 in scholarships to four area high school graduates. East Alton-Wood River high school graduates Samantha O’Daniell and Lindsey Woods received $2750 and $1950 respectively. Roxana high school graduates Allison Scott and Aaron Saul received $2800 and $2300. All four students will begin their academic studies at Lewis and Clark Community College. This is the 15th year that the East Alton club has awarded scholarship based upon academic and participation benchmarks that are reached during the students junior and senior years.
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OUR NEWEST MEMBER Welcome to our newest Rotarian, Jenifer Lewis. She is the branch manager for the 1st MidAmerica Credit Union location in East Alton. Let's give her a warm East Alton Rotary welcome.
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INTERNATIONAL PROJECT UPDATE
The
East Alton Rotary Club has started an international project with the
Barranquilla Oriente Rotary Club in Colombia. This project initially
started as a classroom repair of a volunteer school out in the pueblo.
But on further inspection by the architect the entire building needs to
be replaced. So now East Alton Rotary is looking for other Rotary Clubs
to partner with to complete this project. So if your club is interested
in this international project please contact Wendell Ross via email:redd@newssor.com More information about the project can be found by LINKING HERE
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OUTBOUND EXCHANGE STUDENT
Our 2000 outbound Long Term Exchange Student (Japan) was in town on a family visit. She stopped by to tell us what she has been doing.
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2011 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Chef Bob's Catering was recently recognized as the 2011 Business of the Year. Watch below as Chris and Dave make the presentation.
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DO YOU "LIKE" US?
A "Like" button now appears at the top of the left column. You can click on it to add this website link and club info to your Facebook wall. A prompt will
appear to sign into the your Facebook account, after which you will be able to add a comment that will accompany the post.
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THE EASIEST WAY TO FIND A MEETING LOCATION
You can now search for a Rotary club with RI's free iPhone app. In the
Apple app store it's called the Rotary Club Locator from Rotary
International. The app also will soon be offered for Android phones.
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OUR NEWEST MEMBER
Last Thursday we inducted our newest member, Mark Allison. Mark is a long time employee of ConocoPhillips and a major cog in the local Habitat for Humanity program. Please give him a hearty East Alton rotary welcome!
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CHRISTCHURCH RELIEF EFFORT
Rotarians in New Zealand are doing what they can to assist victims of the devastating earthquake 22 February in Christchurch, where more than 100 people have been killed and at least 200 are still missing.
As
efforts move from search-and-rescue to recovery, responses from
Rotarians offering assistance have been pouring in. Authorities are
requesting that donations in kind or noncash items not be sent to
Christchurch, as the government, local agencies, and NGOs have
sufficient emergency and second phase supplies for the ongoing needs of
the community.
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2010 INTERACT VIDEO WINNER
Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 Interact video contest! The
Interact Club of Syosset High School, New York, USA (District
7250), captured the grand prize for its entry, “How Do You Interact?”
This video shows what exceptional and far-reaching projects an
Interact club can complete when its members put their minds to it. You can view the video after the break.
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ROTARY DISASTER RELEIF
Rotary has a proud tradition of responding to natural disasters all over the globe. If you want to find out more about Rotary's disaster assistance here are some links:
Disaster Relief Rotary Action Group Medical Supplies Network Inc. ProjectLINK |
FLOWER POWER
On December 17 several rotarians spent part of their morning delivering poinsettia flowers to 20 East Alton senior citizens. Thanks to Lori,Rodney, Rhonda, Joe, Rick and Betsy for their assistance with bringing a wee bit of Christmas joy to these folks. Rose took care of the details with Jeffries Flowers in Wood River.
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SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING
A big thank you to all who helped "mind the bucket" on December 11th. A special thanks to Mark V. for serving as the event coordinator.
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CHARLIE'S WORLD WAR II MEMORIESClub member Charlie Kunz was recently interwiewed by a reporter from The Telegraph (Alton, Illinois) newspaper. Charlie talked about his World War II expreiences. |
New Member
Welcome to Brad Lavite!
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Rotarian Archives
Archived ediitons available.
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISIT Rotary District 6460 Governor Gordon Jumper made his annual pilgrimage to the East Alton club on September 1st. He praised the great work that the club is doing and suggested that we could do even more if we continue to grow our membership. We were reminded that the only reason Bill Gates was not a Rotarian was becase he wasn't asked. Gordon told us that we were quite close to reaching the $200 million match for the Gates Foundation grant to help eradicate polio. Through June of 2011 there were only 200 cases of polio reported worldwide.
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NOT AT ALL "CHILLY" ON CHILI NIGHT
Photos taken at the Chili Supper are now available for viewing under the "photo album" section in the right column. It was a beautiful night under a full moon. Let's howl.
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INTERNATIONAL PROJECT
Rotarian Wendell Ross recently returned from a visit to Columbia SA. During his visit he identified an an international project, rebuilding a classroom. We will partner with clubs in our area and one near the school. Information about Wendell's travels and the school (along with a video) can be found after the break.
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STEAK FRY PIX
A photo journal of the 2010 STEAK FRY is now available for viewing.You can find it on the right side of the home page. Double click on any image to enlarge.
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2010 SOAP BOX RACE
A photo journal of the 2010 Soap Box Race is now available for viewing.You can find it on the right side of the home page. Double click on any image to enlarge.
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Rotary Club of the Riverbend |
2010 INSTALLATION DINNERPhotos taken at the Installation Dinner are available for viewing in the photo journal area to the right. (Double click on the image to enlarge.) Videos can be viewed at the blog. Enjoy! |
A NEW AVENUE OF SERVICERepresentatives at the 2010 Council on Legislation approved an enactment 28 April to add a fifth Avenue of Service: New Generations. After adopting an amendment to change the name from Youth Service, as originally proposed, to New Generations, the Council narrowly supported the addition to article 5 of the Standard Rotary Club Constitution. The 263-250 vote was received by surprised gasps and applause after a short debate. |
COMBO MEETING A GREAT SUCCESS
March 24th marked the 4th annual combined meeting of our club with The Wood River and Bethalto clubs.We raised $1450 for the Fisher Housenow being built on the grounds of the Jefferson Barracks hospital in St. Louis. A new photo album is posted to the right and you may listen to the program by linking to our
blog site-
http://eastaltonrotary.blogspot.com/
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RYLA PHOTO
A photo of Brad and Scholarship student Larry are featured in this month's issue of RYLA. Link here to take a look-http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/Newsletters/Interactive/Pages/201002/Links.aspx
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Visitors |
ROTARY LICENSE PLATE |
The Passion Painter |
East Alton Rotary Donates Stop Signs
East Alton Rotarian and President-Elect Chris Herzog presents a check for $1600 to Village of East Alton Mayor Fred Bright.
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Rotary District 6460 Unveils Facebook Group
Facebook group page will serve as a tool to interact with District 6460 Rotary members.
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EAST ALTON ROTARY SPONSORS RYLA STUDENTS
Sophomores Sloane Reine, from Roxana High School, and Carly McCleland, from East Alton-Wood River High School attend RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) at Bradley University.
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EAST ALTON ROTARY DEBUTS BLOG & PODCASTS!
East Alton Rotary member, Rick Hooks, has brought the East Alton Rotary Club into the 21st century in an effort to preserve our history at EastAltonRotary.Blogspot.com!
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New district governor
Belleville Rotarian, Debbie Willard, will become the next Governor of district 6510. This article appeared in the March 1st issue of the Belleville News-Democrat.
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East Alton Rotary Gives Back
East Alton Rotary Club member, Rhonda Pluester, takes East Alton Rotary Scholarship Student Betty (Avery) Hayes shopping for baby items.
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A Brief History of PolioPlus
PolioPlus, the most ambitious program in Rotary's history, is the volunteer arm of the global partnership dedicated to eradicating polio. For more than 20 years, Rotary has led the private sector in the global effort to rid the world of this crippling disease. Today, PolioPlus and its role in the initiative is recognized worldwide as a model of public-private cooperation in pursuit of a humanitarian goal. |
ROTARY PRAYER
We invoke a blessing upon this meeting
and on people of goodwill everywhere. May we prove ourselves worthy citizens, Devoted to truth, sincere in fellowship, given to service, and steadfast in faith. May we be faithful to these ideals. May we stand firm when the fight is hard. May we have strength sufficient for this day. May we be as big as our problems and bigger than our responsibilities. May we live up to our capabilities. -Rotary prayer |
A New Look at Global Ethics and The Four-Way Test |
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